Environmental Health Officer: Community Protection & Public Health

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; Kirby Bedon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in the UK is looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer. This role involves leading the response to community concerns, investigating complaints related to environmental protection, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Environmental Health and significant experience in local authority settings. The organization offers flexibility in working hours, employee benefits, and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in local authority environmental and community protection.
• Strong knowledge of legislation relevant to environmental health.
• Proven ability to investigate complex complaints and enforce regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead responses to community concerns regarding nuisances and environmental crime.
• Investigate complaints to protect the local environment.
• Conduct assessments and develop problem-solving plans.
• Enforce regulations with statutory notices and legal evidence.
• Gather data through measurements, surveys, and inquiries.
• Ensure compliance by liaising with duty-holders and consultants.
• Provide expert advice to achieve positive community outcomes.
• Proactively improve public health and local environments.

Skills

Inclusive communicator

Knowledge of legislation

Ability to investigate complex complaints

Regulatory legal action confidence

Education

Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Health

Job description

A local governmental organization in the UK is looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer. This role involves leading the response to community concerns, investigating complaints related to environmental protection, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Environmental Health and significant experience in local authority settings. The organization offers flexibility in working hours, employee benefits, and an inclusive work environment.